Wilma Marie Rueter, age 84 of Port Byron, IL died June 30, 2004 in Moline.
There will be no visitation or funeral services. Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. is assisting the family.
Wilma was born on August 12, 1919 in Quincy, IL the daughter of William and Edna Biebigheuser Rueter.
Wilma was earlier employed by L.C. Mercantile Company and later as a secretary/book-keeper at Quincy Supply Company. She was a member of the Quincy Business Women's Club, the Order of Eastern Star Alpha Chapter #109 and the Lutheran Memorial Church of Quincy. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, gardening, cards, board games and reading.
She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Jean Laughead of Port Byron and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Donald, Maurice and Kenneth.
Wilma was loved by all her friends and family, and will be remembered as a woman who loved her family and always put their interests first. Her family would like to thank the staff of Pathway Hospice for their kindness and loving care.